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  1. ChicoJim
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    Got a dirt bike? Check this!

    Serious... you gotta see this video. Click to see this 'road' in the Italian Alps. Safe for work. Nobody dies. On a scale of 10, the...
    Thread by: ChicoJim, Feb 26, 2010, 12 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. ChicoJim
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    XJ900 Starter Motor - The Benefit of Experience

    There's a technical term for that commutator, Red: Done.
    Post by: ChicoJim, Feb 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. ChicoJim
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    Progressive Suspension

    Yo Fitz! I re-read my post, and it comes across as a bit too hard on the Progressive Suspension products. I've been in the motorcycle biz a LONG...
    Post by: ChicoJim, Feb 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. ChicoJim
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    Carb kits

    Hey - that's a great site. They have tons of parts for old Jap Carbs... and the prices are like HALF of what I've seen anywhere else. Like for...
    Post by: ChicoJim, Feb 20, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  5. ChicoJim
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    Progressive Suspension

    I'm a big fan of Works Performance. Ages back, I replaced the rear shock on my 900 Ninja with a Works Performance unit, and the difference in...
    Post by: ChicoJim, Feb 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. ChicoJim
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    550 Seca REAL GOOD Resto candidate on eBay feed...

    Here's his local CraigsList ad: he's in North Austin, TX: http://austin.craigslist.org/mcy/1599692673.html
    Post by: ChicoJim, Feb 16, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  7. ChicoJim
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    Parting out 1985 Yamaha FJ 600

    Elsewhere I posted the story of how my step-son and I restored a 1985 Yamaha FJ 600, and how destroyed it with a moment's carelessness. Glad he's...
    Thread by: ChicoJim, Feb 13, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  8. ChicoJim
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    FJ-600 : After Crash Post-Mortem

    Well, teenage step-son and me finally retrieved the bike the other night, and spent the evening looking it over to figure out what it would take...
    Thread by: ChicoJim, Feb 13, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. ChicoJim
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    Build specifications for 1983 XJ750

    Production numbers from this era are difficult and questionable for two reasons: 1) they were always closely-held secrets, and 2) actual...
    Post by: ChicoJim, Feb 13, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. ChicoJim
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    Seca 550: 150mph speedo retrofit details w/pics

    Actually, it was 1980 through 1982 : three model years there. And the top was 85, not 80mph. Even Corvettes were thus crippled. 1983 models...
    Post by: ChicoJim, Feb 10, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  11. ChicoJim
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    One Minute: classic FJ600 Yam. Next: a pile of bent parts

    He hasn't responded to my emails. Today, me and step-son rent a trailer and pick up the debris. I got a copy of the police report, and there...
    Post by: ChicoJim, Feb 10, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. ChicoJim
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    Re painted bikes

    I don't know about the rest of you, but when I see a bike for sale that has a "Custom Paint Job!" the message that I read is: "I crashed the...
    Post by: ChicoJim, Feb 10, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. ChicoJim
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    So I don't destroy my stator...

    I thought Manuel Dexterity was the President of Mexico?
    Post by: ChicoJim, Feb 7, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. ChicoJim
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    One Minute: classic FJ600 Yam. Next: a pile of bent parts

    First off: thanks to those of you who have provided wiring diagrams, information and support for the 'restoration' of my old FJ600 Yamaha. When...
    Thread by: ChicoJim, Feb 7, 2010, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. ChicoJim
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    What is it?

    1981 250 Yamaha Exciter
    Post by: ChicoJim, Feb 2, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  16. ChicoJim
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    Solenoid Location? Need help: Ongoing FJ600 Adventure!

    Thank you thank you! PM sent!
    Post by: ChicoJim, Jan 28, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. ChicoJim
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    Solenoid Location? Need help: Ongoing FJ600 Adventure!

    For the group: ARRRRGHHHH! A couple weeks ago I posted about the triumphant success in fixing the 'hard start' problem in my 1985 Yam FJ-600. So...
    Thread by: ChicoJim, Jan 27, 2010, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. ChicoJim
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    Keep hearing so much about citris and simple green cleaner

    Here's two of my favorite tips: 1) After Simple Green cleaning on the engine, the fins will have kind of a dull appearance. That's just the...
    Post by: ChicoJim, Jan 23, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  19. ChicoJim
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    Interesting top 20 passwords used on the Internet

    I see that "yamaha" didn't make the list. Hm.
    Post by: ChicoJim, Jan 22, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  20. ChicoJim
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    Bike dieing while riding.

    Check the air vent to your gas tank. Most Yamaha from this era are vented through their gas cap. If the vent is partially or totally plugged,...
    Post by: ChicoJim, Jan 12, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. ChicoJim
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    Quick an easy petkock mod (for confident mechanics only)

    Whatever you're smoking... I want some.
    Post by: ChicoJim, Jan 8, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  22. ChicoJim
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    Going to be recamming the 550. Input anyone?

    Cool. We're on the same page. Heck... if you really want to go for sick fun with your 550, the sky is the limit. Hog out the intake/exhaust...
    Post by: ChicoJim, Jan 4, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  23. ChicoJim
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    Going to be recamming the 550. Input anyone?

    Ah right.. sorry, forgot about the tribute part. My point is: those Yamaha engineers were not stupid. If they could have pulled another 5hp...
    Post by: ChicoJim, Jan 4, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  24. ChicoJim
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    Going to be recamming the 550. Input anyone?

    I wouldn't do it. Spend the money on a newer or bigger bike.
    Post by: ChicoJim, Jan 4, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  25. ChicoJim
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    Final Adventures in getting my FJ600 on the Road - w/Pics

    It was also marketed as the "little brother" to the radical FJ-1100, which had a radical perimeter frame and tons of power. Since there was no...
    Post by: ChicoJim, Jan 4, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. ChicoJim
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    Hey guys

    Because she fires up with Hard Start spray... she's ridable? Aiyee! Who are you kidding?
    Post by: ChicoJim, Jan 4, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  27. ChicoJim
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    Final Adventures in getting my FJ600 on the Road - w/Pics

    Hey, thanks for the compliments! Yah, she's a great bike. My wife loves her. And compared to my own personal bike: a 1987 Honda CBR1000F...
    Post by: ChicoJim, Jan 3, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. ChicoJim
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    Final Adventures in getting my FJ600 on the Road - w/Pics

    Re: Final Adventures in getting my FJ600 on the Road Okay: here are the pics: Somebody spent the BUCKS on this bike: Complete Kerker 4-into-2...
    Post by: ChicoJim, Jan 3, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. ChicoJim
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    Final Adventures in getting my FJ600 on the Road - w/Pics

    For the group: First off: THANK YOU for all the various help tips that you have passed along. This forum is way cool. I'll try to keep this...
    Thread by: ChicoJim, Jan 3, 2010, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. ChicoJim
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    parting out 1981 Yamaha xj 750 seca -andreas

    Turn signals? I'll take all 4 if you have them.
    Post by: ChicoJim, Jan 3, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  31. ChicoJim
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    Complete XJ750 .....PARTING OUT.... 1981/1982

    Don't see them in the pic, but I'll take the front and rear turn signals. Still have them?
    Post by: ChicoJim, Jan 3, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  32. ChicoJim
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    Stupid Starter Brush Question

    Silly question: Did you check the battery cables? The ground wire connection to the engine/frame?
    Post by: ChicoJim, Dec 31, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. ChicoJim
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    Starter Removal: FJ-600

    Hey thanks for the tips! Just over 52,000 miles on the FJ. I was amazed when I pulled the carbs apart. Zero wear on the throttle slides,...
    Post by: ChicoJim, Dec 30, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. ChicoJim
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    brake dilemma

    Pads and rotors work together, fit together, and must 'bed-in' with each other for best performance. So do those two at the same time. From...
    Post by: ChicoJim, Dec 30, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. ChicoJim
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    Starter Removal: FJ-600

    Okay: time for me to do the Starter Brushes on my (new to me) FJ-600. I'm told the engine in this bike is a very close cousin to the Seca 550....
    Thread by: ChicoJim, Dec 30, 2009, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. ChicoJim
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    NEEDED: Chin Fairing for 85 Yam FJ-600

    Well, you never know unless you ask, but mine is cracked and thrashed from careless loading onto a pickup truck. So... I need the plastic chin...
    Thread by: ChicoJim, Dec 29, 2009, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  37. ChicoJim
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    Advice needed on abused 81 XJ750 Seca

    Stick a fork in it... it's done. A bike that doesn't run is only worth the value of its parts... and making that one run well is going to...
    Post by: ChicoJim, Dec 29, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. ChicoJim
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    just bought a seca and it is acting weird.

    I've been where you are, and from everything I've read about your bike, you have crudded-up carbs. There are four separate air/gas circuits inside...
    Post by: ChicoJim, Dec 29, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. ChicoJim
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    Best Xmas Present Ever: MY BIKE RUNS

    Thanks to this FORUM and RickOMatic! Quick summary: I scored an old 1985 Yamaha FJ-600 in overall good shape ... but had been stored for 10...
    Thread by: ChicoJim, Dec 26, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. ChicoJim
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    Other than your bike what do you drive?

    Grocery-Getter: 2007 Kia Sorento All other driving: 1990 Corvette
    Post by: ChicoJim, Dec 25, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  41. ChicoJim
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    86 XJ Parts For Sale

    what size and model of bike?
    Post by: ChicoJim, Dec 24, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  42. ChicoJim
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    Another Brakes Success Story - and some tips

    Right off: with help and tips that I found here, I was able to fix the front brakes of my 1985 Yamaha FJ600. Yahoo! Thanks to Chacal for...
    Thread by: ChicoJim, Dec 22, 2009, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. ChicoJim
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    MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!!!!!

    Likewise: Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays and etc. I've found tons of good information here, so a 'tip of the hat' to those who run and...
    Post by: ChicoJim, Dec 22, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. ChicoJim
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    $4,500 XJ in baltimore....

    rare... vintage ... Yamaha 400 twin with ripped seat, bashed gas tank and NO title. Wow. This is your motorcycle's value. This is your...
    Post by: ChicoJim, Dec 15, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  45. ChicoJim
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    Sidecover Paint for Plastics?

    Thank you all! Great info here!
    Post by: ChicoJim, Dec 7, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. ChicoJim
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    Sidecover Paint for Plastics?

    Well, I've done a search - and maybe with the question in plain site here in the title, will make it easier for others to find. But I want to...
    Thread by: ChicoJim, Dec 7, 2009, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. ChicoJim
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    Mikuni BS30 vs BS32 Manifold Boots

    Here's the obscure tech question of the day: Anyone know for sure if a bank of carbs from a 86 Radian will fit an FJ 600? The Radian used...
    Thread by: ChicoJim, Dec 7, 2009, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. ChicoJim
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    Best Winter Gloves

    Hands down, no contest: Widder electric gloves. Shoot: I've just read that Widder is out of business, but a good stock of stuff is available...
    Post by: ChicoJim, Dec 6, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  49. ChicoJim
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    For sale

    I want the carbs. Let me know.
    Post by: ChicoJim, Dec 1, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  50. ChicoJim
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    Disc Brake Seals for FJ600? Where to buy?

    Man, I'm having a terrible time finding disc brake seals for my 1985 Yamaha FJ 600. Can anyone steer me in the right direction? THANKS!
    Thread by: ChicoJim, Nov 28, 2009, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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